Sales Manager

Cylus

. Drive and support sales activities from prospecting and generating opportunities through closure .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving sales activities and managing customer relationships within the rail and cybersecurity sectors. Proven ability to develop sales proposals and collaborate with technical and marketing teams to ensure customer success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Of Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementCybersecurity Sales ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsProactive Mindset

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Hard Skills

Sales Proposal DevelopmentLead GenerationComplex Sales Cycle ManagementGo-To-Market Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Presentation SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyEntrepreneurial Mindset

Industry Keywords

Rail IndustryTransportation SectorCybersecurity EcosystemStart-Up EnvironmentNorth American Rail Community

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and support sales activities from prospecting and generating opportunities through closure
Generate leads and engage customers
Develop sales proposals
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the rail and cybersecurity ecosystems
Collaborate with senior team members to identify opportunities and develop go-to-market plans
Support strategic sales initiatives
Work with technical and marketing teams to ensure customer success and consistent messaging
Attend industry events and conferences
Expand Cylus’ presence and network across the North American rail community

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in sales or business development, ideally within the rail, transportation, or technology sectors
Demonstrated success in managing customer relationships and contributing to complex sales cycles
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-growing, small-team environment
Willingness and ability to travel 25–40% across North America and internationally once a year
Existing network or relationships within the rail industry is a big plus
Background in computer science, electrical engineering, or cybersecurity is a big plus
Previous experience in cybersecurity sales or technology partnerships is a big plus
Experience working within a start-up environment is a big plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to play a meaningful role in protecting the world’s railways and critical infrastructure
Work alongside industry-leading experts in cybersecurity and transportation
Room to grow your career in an exciting, high-impact field